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Beacon College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 403
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Acceptance rate 57%
Students retention rate 79%
On-time graduation rate 68%

Located in Leesburg, Florida, Beacon College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Beacon College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Beacon College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Beacon College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 79% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

56.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$44,850

Cost of attendance at Beacon College in 2022 for students from Florida.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average $3,874
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$44,850

Cost of attendance at Beacon College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average $14,069
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at Beacon College received on average $19,631 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$19,631
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 18 22% $5,310 $95,576
Other Federal Grant 19 23% $7,435 $141,271
State Grant/Scholarships 32 40% $7,507 $240,221
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 79 98% $14,802 $1,169,362
Total Grant & Scholarships 79 98% $19,631 $1,550,854

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Beacon College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Beacon College students is 68.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 63.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 71.0%.

68.3%

  • asian 100.0% 2 students
  • African American 37.5% 3 students
  • white 82.5% 33 students

Service Offerings

Beacon College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Beacon College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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